Recycling news: 2022

Industry news Criminals preparing to ‘pick holes’ in DRS, police warn “Sophisticated organised criminals” operating as legitimate businesses are preparing to “pick holes” in Scotland’s deposit return scheme (DRS) to commit fraud, Police Scotland has warned. The warning was given by Jamie Sinclair, response inspector at Police Scotland, who was speaking at Circularity Scotland’s DRS Conference last month. Mr Sinclair said the department had spent a … Read More The… letsrecycle.com News · 5 Dec 2022 Policy & government LN5 0QF, Lincwaste Limited: environmental permit issued - EPR/XP3798NK/V015 View the permit issued for Leadenham Landfill, Leadenham under the Industrial Emissions Directive. GOV.UK · 5 Dec 2022 Industry news News in brief (05/12/2022) With news on: Recycle Week 2022 ‘a huge success’; council warns of ‘rogue’ textile banks; DAERA to hold workshop on waste management strategy; Construction restarts on Edmonton EfW; and, Geminor enters Spanish market. Recycle Week 2022 ‘a huge success’ This year’s Recycle Week, which focused on driving impact, real action and behaviour change, was declared … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Dec 2022 Industry news Cost of living hits WEEE collection rates Producer compliance schemes say it “seems unlikely” targets for the collection of household waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) for recycling will be met in 2022. The Environment Agency published data covering the collection of household WEEE by producer compliance schemes and their members between July and September yesterday (1 December). The figures show producer … Read More The… letsrecycle.com News · 5 Dec 2022 Global European Commission proposes new packaging rules Recycling today – 5 December 2022 – FEAD has embraced the proposed rules, saying they affirm that recycling is the core element of circularity. Nov. 30, the European Commission (EC) proposed new rules on packaging that would apply to the whole of the European Union. The new rules aim to stop the growth in packaging […] FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 5 Dec 2022 Industry news Disposable Vapes: The New Litter Problem Schools Are Facing Littering in and around schools and colleges has always been an issue, but it can slowly improve as pupils and students gradually learn to respect their environment. The arrival of vaping adds a new threat and dimension to the problem, with the risk of fires and pollution added to typical risks from food, drinks and… Zero Waste Week · 5 Dec 2022 Global ISWA Welcomes New Silver Member Sartori Ambiente ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 5 Dec 2022 Industry news REA blog: World Soil Day REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 5 Dec 2022 Global Carlos Monreal, Founder & CEO of Plastic Energy, elected for a new mandate as Chemical Recycling Europe Yesterday, during the General Assembly of Chemical Recycling Europe (CRE), Mr. Carlos Monreal, Founder & CEO of Plastic Energy, has been reelected as CRE President for the next two years. His intention is to continue the work that has been done this year already within CRE, and to intensify the collaboration amongst members through the […] Chemical Recycling Europe · 5 Dec 2022 Industry news Biffa calls for government to ‘consider EfW moratorium’ Biffa has published a blueprint for how the waste sector can achieve net zero, with calls for the waste hierarchy to be replaced and the government to consider a moratorium on approving more energy from waste plants (EfW) plants. The company makes the suggestions today (5 December) in a report titled ‘From waste hierarchy to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Dec 2022 Global Hopes and dreams for the upcoming Plastics Treaty In late November 2022, Zero Waste Europe’s Executive Director, Joan Marc Simon, participated in the United Nation’s first Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-1) in Punta del Este, Uruguay. INC-1 marked the first efforts to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment. The text below details Joan Marc’s main impressions […… Zero Waste Europe · 5 Dec 2022 Industry news Problems with ecosocialism - The Ecologist The Ecologist · 5 Dec 2022 Industry news Case study – Fallen & Felled: Reclaiming felled trees for use as high-quality timber - ReLondon ReLondon · 5 Dec 2022 Industry news Waste Net Zero Blueprint for Sustainable Future - Biffa Biffa · 5 Dec 2022 Global PPW Regulation: a clear recognition of the waste management industry’s role Recycling Portal – 5 December 2022 – FEAD, the European Waste Management Association welcomes the Commission’s proposal on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, as it reaffirms recycling as the core element of circularity. FEAD supports the European Commission’s ambition reflected in the packaging and packaging waste proposal, and strongly believes that the sector must […] FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 5 Dec 2022 Policy & government Start Page | RBDGS | Rural Business Development Grant Scheme - digitalapps2.daera-ni.gov.uk Northern Ireland Environment Agency · 5 Dec 2022 Council news R.B.K.C. Corporate Templates - Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Kensington and Chelsea Council · 4 Dec 2022 Industry news Environmental Industries Commission (EIC) - Environmental Industries Commission (EIC) Environmental Industries Commission · 4 Dec 2022 Industry news Work starts on the new Timberpak site in Leeds WASTE wood recycling and reprocessing company Timberpak Ltd has started construction work at its new site in Leeds. Work started earlier this year and the team is currently in the process of installing picking stations, building the loading pit and preparing the foundations for the state-of-the-art shredder that is due to arrive in the next... Skip & Waste Magazine · 4 Dec 2022 Industry news East London Waste Home Compost Training - East London Waste Authority East London Waste Authority · 3 Dec 2022 Council news Apply for a council or housing association home - Uttlesford District Council Uttlesford Council · 3 Dec 2022 Industry news More nurdles found than ever before – The 2022 Great Global Nurdle Hunt Results Today we launch the results of our third Great Global Nurdle Hunt, with more nurdles found than ever before. Fidra · 3 Dec 2022 Industry news Screenpod lead the way for ‘dust-have’ equipment SCREENPOD Design & Manufacturing is a name now synonymous with dust suppression. Entering the market in 2018, the company rapidly established itself as one of the leading manufacturers of dust suppression equipment, offering a comprehensive portfolio of innovate products, renowned for their exceptional performance and reliability, and used across a variety of sites from recycling... Skip & Waste Magazine · 3 Dec 2022 Global First Global Plastics Treaty Intergovernmental Meeting Concludes With a Mix of High and Low Points The first intergovernmental committee meeting (INC-1) for an internationally legally binding instrument on plastic pollution convened by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) concluded today with a mix of high and low moments, setting the stage for a two-year-long process that could result in one of the most significant multilateral environmental agreements in history. GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 2 Dec 2022 Global First Global Plastics Treaty Intergovernmental Meeting Concludes With a Mix of High and Low Points Punta del Este, Uruguay – The first intergovernmental committee meeting (INC-1) for an internationally legally binding instrument on plastic pollution convened by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) concluded today with a mix of high and low moments, setting the stage for a two-year-long process that could result in one of the most significant multilateral […] Break Free From Plastic · 2 Dec 2022 Council news Report a repair - Uttlesford District Council Uttlesford Council · 2 Dec 2022 Global FEAD welcomes Commission’s PPW Regulation RECYCLING Magazine – 2 December 2022 – The Commission’s proposal on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation is welcomed by FEAD because it reiterates recycling’s position as the foundation of circularity. FEAD supports the European Commission’s ambition reflected in the packaging and packaging waste proposal, and strongly believes that the sector must be stimulated through […] FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 2 Dec 2022 Policy & government Lateral flow evaluation prioritisation criteria for rapid diagnostic assays for specific SARS-CoV-2 antigens An overview of the future requirements for rapid COVID-19 diagnostic assays for antigen lateral flow devices. GOV.UK · 2 Dec 2022 Industry news Have a low-waste Hanukkah The post Have a low-waste Hanukkah appeared first on Bristol Waste Company . Bristol Waste Company · 2 Dec 2022 Council news Cost of Living Support - Vale of Glamorgan Council The Vale of Glamorgan Council · 2 Dec 2022 Industry news Batteries cause ‘three times more’ waste fires than thought Batteries cause “three and half times more” fires in the waste stream than previously reported, Material Focus says. Research published by private waste sector trade body the Environmental Services Association (ESA) and consultancy Eunomia in 2021 suggested lithium-ion batteries cause 201 waste fires every year. Yesterday (1 December), Material Focus, the not-for-profit organisation funded by …… letsrecycle.com News · 2 Dec 2022 Industry news Northern Ireland’s recycling rate dips in 2021/22 The percentage of all local authority collected waste sent for recycling in Northern Ireland fell for the second consecutive year to 49.7% in 2021/22, statistics published today (2 December) show. Published by Northern Ireland’s department of agriculture, environment and rural affairs (Daera), the statistics show the recycling rate for household waste only, which accounted for … Read More The p… letsrecycle.com News · 2 Dec 2022 Industry news Willshee’s strikes deal with Creative Foods East Midlands-based waste management company Willshee’s has partnered with Creative Foods to help reduce its emissions and waste at its Burton site. Creative Foods is part of the global food provider OSI group, and produces sauces and dressings used with major food companies, as well as chilled sandwich fillings, deli salads and dips. Willshee’s said … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Dec 2022 Industry news Agency consults on draft approval of Carlisle RDF plant The Environment Agency has launched a consultation on its provisional decision to grant an environmental permit to Fortum for a 274,000 tonne per year capacity refuse derived fuel (RDF) plant in Carlisle. However, Fortum has said that for the time being, the project is still in its early development stage and no investment decision has … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Dec 2022 Global WSR: European Recycling industry calls for unhampered trade for raw materials from recycling Recycling Portal – 2 December 2022 – The procedures for the export of recycled materials still classified as waste laid down in the Waste Shipment Regulation (WSR) are burdensome, costly and time-consuming. The European recycling and waste management industry, represented by EuRIC and FEAD, is at the heart of the transition towards a circular economy […] FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 2 Dec 2022 Industry news Skip Hunk of the year 2022 – Richard Evans OUR surfer boy was Skip Hunk for April, and from then it was all plain sailing to become winner of the year. Here’s to Skip Hunk of 2022: Richard Evans, 48, of Coopers Waste. Welcome back, Richard – and congratulations! Now tell us, how does it feel to be Skip Hunk of the Year?Well, it... Skip & Waste Magazine · 2 Dec 2022 Industry news Skip Chick of the year 2022 – Michelle Hammond SHE was our fab Feb Skip Chick with a smile as bright as Rudolph’s nose – Santa hats off to our Skip Chick of 2022: Michelle Hammond, 29-years-and-18-months, from Norman Wenn Skip Hire. Hi Michelle! Congratulations on being crowned this year’s winning Skip Chick. How does it feel to be the crème de la crème?... Skip & Waste Magazine · 2 Dec 2022 Industry news Schools across Wales begin planting thousands of trees The post Schools across Wales begin planting thousands of trees appeared first on Keep Wales Tidy . Keep Wales Tidy · 2 Dec 2022 Industry news … In with the new SKIP Hire & Waste Magazine is now Skip & Waste magazine – and the changes are more than just skin deep! In times when skip and waste companies across the UK are in dire straits, we are recommitting to amplify the voice of the industry. “In times of economic hardship, it is even more important... Skip & Waste Magazine · 2 Dec 2022 Industry news Suez offers advice on ‘scaling up’ reuse at HWRCs Suez has launched a guide to provide local authorities with practical advice on “scaling up and maximising opportunities” for reuse at household waste recycling centres (HWRCs) Local authorities are not yet supported by a central government waste prevention strategy, the waste management company says, while “a clear roadmap for increasing reuse does not exist”. Suez … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Dec 2022